Fort Gilkicker, Victorian coastal fort in Gosport, England
Fort Gilkicker contains 22 casemates arranged in a semi-circular arc, with ten distinct chimney stacks visible from the approach road at Stokes Bay.
The British government initiated construction of Fort Gilkicker in 1863 as part of coastal defenses to counter potential attacks from the French naval forces.
The fort stands as an example of Victorian military architecture, representing a period when Britain expanded its coastal fortification network under Prime Minister Palmerston.
The structure was sold at auction for £1.4 million in 2022, with approved plans to convert the former military installation into 26 residential units.
The fort features an original ammunition lift system that transported heavy projectiles from the basement storage to the gun emplacements above.
Location: Gosport
Inception: 1863
Part of: Portsmouth Palmerston Forts
GPS coordinates: 50.77387,-1.14113
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:10
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